Housing Director jobs in Lincoln, NE

The Lincoln Housing Authority is seeking a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills to determine building standards/code compliance and reasonable rent amounts in the full-time position of Housing Inspector. If you are looking for a rewarding career with an employer who values your contributions, apply today!

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts inspections of units prior to move-in, annually, following move-out and when special inspections are required.
• Interacts with tenants, participants, and landlords in a professional and courteous manner.
• Serves as an expert in inspection standards including Housing Quality Standards, Uniform Physical Standards Codes, other HUD standards, LHA policies, and local housing code. Must pass HUD physical inspection for real estate certification exams during first six months of employment.
• Evaluates a unit’s compliance with program inspection requirements, evaluates causes of defects, and uses computer systems to prepare written reports documenting findings. Distributes reports to landlords and staff.
• Complete rent increase determinations and appraise the rent charged for units. Determines if rent is reasonable in the local market. Compiles written documentation and notifies tenant and landlord of findings.
• Instructs landlords and tenants on how to comply with inspection standards.
• Prepares damage reports and assesses charges on move-out inspections for LHA properties.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required. Associate’s degree in a related trade desired.
• Experience in building construction at journey or foreman level or knowledge of building code compliance, desired.
• Good conflict resolution and customer service skills within a culturally diverse work environment.
• Experience in rental real estate market, rental real estate values or similar background, desired.
• Experience utilizing computer programs to communicate via e-mail, generate letters, batch mailings, and document information, desired.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and keep confidential information secure.

• Valid Nebraska Driver's License plus a dependable vehicle required.

Additional Information

• Starting pay is $22.26/hour.
• To apply, complete an application for employment at l-housing.com/employment no later than February 7, 2024.
• Background checks will be conducted on final candidates.
• LHA offers an excellent benefits package including $0 employee only coverage health plan, a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off (that’s 26 3-day weekends per year), 12 paid holidays, annual merit-based raises, and an 8% company contribution to retirement at 6 months.
• Lincoln Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.26 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Lincoln, NE 68505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person